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Jose Mourinho has left Fenerbahce after a turbulent tenure capped by a Champions League play-off defeat to Benfica.
The Portuguese coach managed just 64 matches in Türkiye, the fewest for him at any club over the past 24 years.
Reports from England suggest Mourinho is preparing for a Premier League comeback.
Nottingham Forest is rumored to be considering him as a replacement for Nuno Espirito Santo, while West Ham may also pursue him following disappointing results under Graham Potter.
Mourinho has repeatedly expressed his desire to return to England, and these rumors intensify speculation about his next destination.
Mourinho’s time at Fenerbahce was marked by public disputes with the club management.
Despite support from President Ali Koc, Mourinho openly criticized transfer policies, questioned the Champions League priorities, and singled out officials in media comments. The Benfica defeat ultimately ended his Türkiye chapter.
The departure comes with a hefty cost for Fenerbahce. The club will cover Mourinho’s remaining nine-month contract and bonuses, reportedly totaling up to €15 million, even if he joins another club in the near future.
Mourinho’s Türkiye tenure was brief but highly publicized. He made bold claims about bias against Fenerbahce and became a polarizing figure among fans and media alike.
His next move, almost certainly back to England, will close this dramatic chapter.
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